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U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association
Central Region Trustee
Leonard R. Wass, CAPT (Ret.)
USNA Class of 1964

Subj: Memorial Hall and Bancroft Hall Rotunda

Refer to: Central Region Letter 14-03; June 4, 2003
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As many of you know, the Rotunda and Memorial Hall have just gone through a two-year renovation. Further, a task force of distinguished alumni was assembled to plan the redecoration of Memorial Hall which, over the years, had become a hodgepodge of plaques, etc. I visited the Rotunda and Memorial Hall about ten days ago and was deeply impressed by both the beauty and the thought given to the decorations by the task force.

With regard to the beauty, both areas have been restored to the original elegance and splendor that the architect, Ernest Flagg, had crafted. The redecoration is not yet complete, but the scheme developed by the task force will make it much easier to locate various plaques and memorabilia. The new scheme groups various memorials chronologically as well as by graduating class.

I urge all alumni to visit Bancroft Hall and enjoy the renovation. Most importantly, the significance of Memorial Hall as a monument to the bravery and patriotism of our alumni who fell in battle now stands out more than I've ever seen-and Memorial Hall has always been a source of great inspiration to most, if not all, of us.

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GO NAVY!! BEAT ARMY!!!

Very Respectfully,
Leonard R. Wass '64
Captain, USNR (Ret.)
Central Region Trustee, USNAAA
len.wass@1964.usna.com
(W) 630-637-1405 x223
Fax: 630-637-1404

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